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Mechelsevest from Leuven via Brusselsetraat

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Difficulty points 31
Length 0.4 mi
Average gradient 5.2%
Steepest segment 12.2%
Total ascent 115 ft

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Mechelsevest from Leuven via Brusselsetraat is a climb in the region Dijleland. It is 0.4 mi long and bridges 115 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 31. The top of the ascent is located at 190 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Brusselsetraat & Mechelsevest

3.0 by Fun
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Not very hard to drive up. It can sometimes be quite busy.... read more

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Not very hard to drive up. It can sometimes be quite busy.

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Starting from the roundabout it goes via one of the (busy) exit streets, to climb out of the center of university city Leuven, slightly uphill to turn right just before the ring viaduct and its entrance. From the St.Jansschool on the corner you then climb just as steeply on perfect concrete bicycle lanes (cobblestones are only in the middle of the road) to the highest point of the Mechelsevest.
No problem for sporty cyclists but students on their dilapidated bikes have more trouble with this!

Vertrekkend aan het rond punt gaat het via één van de (drukke) uitvalstraten, om het centrum van universiteitsstad Leuven uit te klimmen, licht bergop om net voor het ringviaduct en zijn oprit rechts af te draaien. Vanaf de St.Jansschool op de hoek klim je dan even steil omhoog op perfecte betonfietsstrook (kasseien liggen enkel midden op de weg) naar het hoogste punt van de Mechelsevest.
Geen probleem voor sportieve fietsers maar studenten op hun aftandse fietsen hebben hier wat meer moeite mee!

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:05:05
7 mph 00:03:36
9 mph 00:02:48
12 mph 00:02:06

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Mechelsevest from Leuven via Brusselsetraat. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Mechelsevest from Leuven via Brusselsetraat falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

Mechelsevest from Leuven via Brusselsetraat is 0.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Mechelsevest from Leuven via Brusselsetraat is 5.2%.

Mechelsevest from Leuven via Brusselsetraat has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.2%.

The summit of Mechelsevest from Leuven via Brusselsetraat is at 190 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:05:05 to climb Mechelsevest from Leuven via Brusselsetraat. At 7 mph the time is 00:03:36, and at 9 mph 00:02:48. For the fastest cyclists, 00:02:06 is an achievable time.

Mechelsevest from Leuven via Brusselsetraat is located in the region Flemish Brabant in Belgium.

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